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Billy[_7_] · 16-03-2009, 05:08 AM posted to rec.gardens

In article ,
"James" no wrote:

Also, cutting back a tree before the last freeze is over, could
damage the tree and/or stunt its growth. Most folks try not to cut
back trees until the Spring time."

James

With grapevines, if you prune them just before bud break, it will delay
bud break a couple of weeks. That might be enough time to avoid a frost
altogether, providing trees are like grapevines, we are talking
deciduous trees, and any of this is relevant to the original post.
Where is Kay when you need her?
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